The fire in the parish of Karangeheira is mobilizing more than 240 operators this afternoon, not a single house is at risk, civil protection adviser Leiria told Lusa.
Luis López explained that the first fire occurred in Casal Vermelho, in the parish of Karangejeira, in the municipality of Leiria, early in the morning as a result of a fire that broke out on 16 August.
Firefighters managed to resolve the situation, and soon after, a new fire broke out.
“We are still trying to figure out whether this is a revival or not,” stressed the civil protection adviser in the chamber of Leiria.
Luis Lopez noted that the fight is progressing well, believing that the situation can be resolved “in the next few hours”, not least because more resources are moving to the ground.
“This is a forested area, where there are no houses under threat or nearby,” the mayor assured.
According to the page of the National Office of Emergency Situations and Civil Protection, at 18:40 there were 249 operational personnel, who were supported by 69 vehicles and eight aircraft.